California Conservation Corps (HQ)
FOUNDED IN: 1976
Address:
1719 24th Street
Sacramento, California
95816
Conservationist II - CMD (JC - 538655)
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Conservationist II - CMD (JC - 538655)
Type of Position: Staff (Full-Time)
Town, City, Park, etc: Humboldt County
State / Territory: California
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance
Project/Program Focus: Other
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
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ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The California Conservation Corps is a department within the California Natural Resources Agency. We are the oldest and largest conservation corps in the nation. Our mission is to protect and enhance California’s natural resources and communities while empowering and developing young adults through hard work and education.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
As the CMD Lead, you’ll provide leadership and direction to resident staff, support seamless 24/7 center operations, and guide the development of young adult Corpsmembers through education partnerships, career pathways, and the COMET curriculum. You’ll also oversee corrective action and Corpsmember development plans, coordinate high-level projects, and have opportunities to deploy statewide as an official Agency Representative during emergencies.
JOB DUTIES
Education & Training: Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of Corpsmember education, career development, wellness, and training programs; build partnerships with schools, community organizations, training providers, and other agencies; manage program resources, contracts, budgets, schedules, and logistics; oversee COMET, Blue Card Driver, CDL, emergency response, and other specialized training; and supervise Corpsmembers and staff during program activities while ensuring safety and policy compliance.
Community Liaison: Lead Corpsmember volunteer, recreation, mentoring, scholarship, committee, and community engagement programs; coordinate COMET graduations and special events; and support Corpsmembers throughout their CCC experience, including orientation, transfers, transportation, room assignments, reinstatements, extensions, resignations, and exit processes.
Reporting & Program Accountability: Track Corpsmember participation, performance, attendance, development, and program outcomes; maintain accurate records and C3 data; coordinate corrective action and discipline processes; complete evaluations, Individual Development Plans, COMET assessments, and required reports; and ensure training documentation and certifications are current and properly recorded.
5% – Program Support & Emergency Response: Support grants, staff training, CCC policy implementation, property stewardship, crew coverage, and special assignments; respond to emergencies as an Agency Representative or crew leader and provide backup project coverage as needed.
Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Program: Coordinate the center’s AOD prevention, education, counseling, testing, and compliance programs; partner with Headquarters and staff; and ensure Corpsmembers receive required services and follow-up.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Participate in professional development and initiatives that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across CCC programs and the workplace.
REQUIREMENTS
Under general direction, incumbents represent the department at work sites and emergencies. Project assignments include but are not limited to, develop and write project proposals; schedule, organize, coordinate, and evaluate a wide variety of work projects; plan educational components related to work projects; purchase tools and equipment for work crews; schedule, assign lead, and oversee the work of conservationist staff assigned to projects and educational programs; organize and support overnight or “spike operations” and special programs; develop marketing tools and assist in marketing reimbursable projects to sponsors; perform quality control project site visits; update sponsors and management on project status; develop and update project reimbursable data; conduct program reviews and evaluations; draft reports; investigate crew member discipline; substitute on a project crew for the Conservationist I; serve as Safety Officer; act in the capacity of the Conservationist Supervisor or District Director in his/her absence; meet with community-based organizations; and coordinate publicity with local media.
Education assignments include but are not limited to, conduct classroom instruction on conservation awareness and disaster relief operations; and deliver state mandated and job-related training to staff and crew members including, but not limited to, program orientation, driver’s training, flood fighting techniques, fire camp support, First Aid/CPR, safety practices, craftwork, environmental protection, career development, volunteerism, and transition programs; and coordinate and perform a variety of administrative functions at field locations.
Background Investigation – Undergo fingerprinting and successfully pass a Criminal Offender Record Information check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) which may or may not also include a background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
Medical Exam – A medical clearance exam is required for this classification.
Commercial Class C License – Provide evidence that a Commercial Class C license with a Passenger Transport Vehicle special endorsement has been obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Pre-employment Drug Test – In accordance with the Federal Highway Administration regulations (49 CFR, Part 382), persons hired to a class requiring a commercial driver license must take and pass a pre-employment drug test. Please note: Per California Code of Regulations 213.5, applicants who fail the drug test pursuant to section 213.4 (h), will be disqualified from the examination in which they are competing and, except as provided by section 213.5 (e), shall not be eligible to take any State civil service examination for a class for which drug testing is required until one year has elapsed from the date the drug test specimen is given.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.ccc.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Karen Chesmore
(916) 341-3196
[email protected]
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In order to be considered for the job vacancy you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Conservationist II. Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
- Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
- Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above.
- Training & Development (T&D) Assignment – State employees in a permanent appointment, and no longer on probation, may be considered for a T&D assignment.
